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Utscheid Glider Field

ICAO DE-0038🇩🇪 Bitburg
Coordinates
49.9978°N, 6.3428°E
Elevation
1,390 ft (424 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-RP
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:26
Sunrise
07:58
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:16

About 10h 45m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Utscheid Glider Field

Die Liste der Segelfluggelände in Deutschland enthält eine Übersicht aller in Deutschland gemäß § 6 LuftVG in Verbindung mit §§ 54-60 LuftVZO ausschließlich als Segelfluggelände zugelassenen Flugplätze. Segelfluggelände sind nach dem Luftverkehrsgesetz keine Verkehrs- oder Sonderlandeplätze. Segelflug ist auch auf einigen Militärflugplätzen im Rahmen von zivilen Mitbenutzungsvereinbarungen möglich. Dies wird in dieser Liste nicht erfasst.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Services & operations

Hours
Samstags: 13.00 - 19.00 Uhr Sonntags: 10.00 - 18.00 Uhr Feiertags: 10.00 - 18.00 Uhr
Contact
Services
FlugplatzAusbildungGastflüge

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FRANKFURTClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NATTENHEIM7.3 nm076°Compulsory
HEIDWEILER16.5 nm108°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle489 ft1,421 ft—
Obstacle489 ft1,476 ft—
Obstacle489 ft1,549 ft—
Obstacle489 ft1,473 ft—
Obstacle489 ft1,388 ft—
Obstacle489 ft1,404 ft—
Obstacle453 ft1,765 ft—
Obstacle—1,302 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Utscheid Glider Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Utscheid Glider Field located?

Utscheid Glider Field is small airport located in Bitburg, Germany, at an elevation of 1,390 ft (424 m).

What time zone is Utscheid Glider Field in?

Utscheid Glider Field is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Utscheid Glider Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Utscheid Glider Field is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Utscheid Glider Field?

The nearest airport to Utscheid Glider Field is Bitburg Airport (BBJ), about 9.1 nm to the ese, followed by Ernzen Airfield and Spangdahlem Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Utscheid Glider Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.